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<\/a><\/p>\nAnnual inflation cooled in five of the 13 product categories, most notably transport; recreation, sport & culture; and information & communication. Four categories registered no change. Food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB), restaurants & accommodation services, and alcoholic beverages & tobacco recorded higher rates.<\/p>\n
Lower prices for used vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n The annual change for transport slipped to 0,7% in November from 1,5% in October, pulled lower by softer inflation rates for vehicles and fuel. Vehicle inflation was 0,9%, the lowest print in more than 12 years (since June 2013 when the rate was also 0,9%).<\/p>\n A closer look at the data reveals a consistent decline in used vehicle prices since August\u00a02024. Used vehicles were on average 1,8% cheaper in November\u00a02025 than in November\u00a02024. New vehicles, on the other hand, were 1,2% more expensive.<\/p>\n The graph below provides more information. Prices for used SUV\/MPV vehicles were down by 3,9%, while prices for new bakkies climbed by 2,8%.<\/p>\n On the fuel front, prices dropped by 2,2% between October and November, bringing the annual rate for fuel down to 0,1%.<\/p>\n Food inflation heats up<\/strong><\/p>\n Annual inflation for food & NAB recorded its first increase in four months, quickening to 4,4% in November from 3,9% in October.<\/p>\n Meat prices increased on average by 12,2% in the 12 months to November, the highest annual rate since January\u00a02018 (13,4%). Beef products have experienced high inflation rates for several months. Other meat products have now joined the fray, with pork, mutton & lamb, and sausage prices rising faster.<\/p>\n The milk, other dairy products & eggs category recorded its sixth successive month of deflation. The rate has slowly crept higher though, from -1,6% in September to -1,5% in October and -1,2% in November. Full-cream and low-fat fresh milk have occupied deflationary territory for most of 2025. Similarly, eggs have registered negative annual price changes since November\u00a02024.<\/p>\n Inflation for cereal products moderated to an annual 1,7% from 2,0% in October. The monthly change was -0,6%. Prices for key staple cereals registered monthly declines, including white rice (-3,1%), maize meal (-0,8%) and white bread (-0,5%).<\/p>\n Although the index for oils & fats recorded inflation of 5,2% in November (up from 4,8% in October), margarine products registered negative monthly changes. Specifically, the price index for brick margarine dropped by 2,1% and margarine spread by 0,1% between October and November.<\/p>\n The graph below shows the food and beverage products that recorded the sharpest price increases and decreases in November.<\/p>\n For more information, download the November\u00a02025 CPI statistical release and associated Excel files with indices and average prices here.<\/a><\/p>\n Similar articles are available on the Stats SA website and can be accessed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For a monthly overview of economic indicators and infographics, catch the latest edition of the Stats Biz newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Annual consumer price inflation eased to 3,5% in November from 3,6% in October. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was -0,1%. Annual inflation cooled in five of the 13 product categories, most notably transport; recreation, sport & culture; and information & communication. Four categories registered no change. Food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB), read more »<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n